Massachusetts judge delays sports betting injunction against Kalshi
The delay leaves Kalshi’s operating status in Massachusetts subject to the court’s next orders and appeal process.
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Reports
Italy prepares draft decree for national land-based gambling rules
The proposed rules could change venue, machine, distance and opening-hour requirements for operators across Italy.
Results
Rank Group reports H1 net profit of £18.5m, down 26%
Rank’s falling profit, rising revenue, cost pressures, tax changes and interim CEO transition matter to investors.
Action 247 ceases Tennessee sportsbook operations
The closure ends a Tennessee sportsbook’s operations after a prior licensing dispute over its links to a payday lender.
Nevada Gaming Control Board reports December Strip revenue decline
The figures show how changes in hold affected Nevada operators’ December gaming revenue.
Colorado reports December casino revenue of $93.7 million
The state figures show differing revenue trends for Colorado casino table games and slots.
BetMGM launches proprietary sports betting platform in Brazil
BetMGM’s proprietary platform gives it greater control over operations in Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Uganda gaming regulator reports Shs323 billion in annual sector revenue
The reported stakes and revenue figures inform operators about the regulator’s monitoring and collection activity.
France proposes permanent status for Paris gaming clubs in 2026 budget
The proposed change would give Paris gaming clubs a continuing legal basis while retaining their current geographic and activity limits.
South Korean court jails former Go player for 26 months over gambling network
The prison sentence and fines show South Korean courts imposing criminal penalties for real-money gambling operations.
Ras Al Khaimah airport develops VVIP terminal with Falcon Executive Aviation
The terminal may provide private-jet facilities for visitors to Wynn Al Marjan Island and other high-end travellers.
LOTTOPAR reports 25 ombudsman submissions in 2025
LOTTOPAR reported that it answered every ombudsman submission within the legal deadline and completed planned integrity actions.
Licence
New York plans downstate casino licences for the metropolitan region
The proposed licences could create new casino opportunities for operators and suppliers in the New York market.
Appointment
SOFTSWISS appoints Sergey Kastukevich as chief technology officer
The new CTO will oversee SOFTSWISS’s technology roadmap, infrastructure, security and engineering productivity.
High Roller signs Kindbridge letter of intent ahead of Ontario launch
The planned support pathway adds a player-wellbeing service to High Roller’s proposed Ontario operations.
Carabinieri refer one person over alleged gambling-law breach in Messina
The referral indicates enforcement activity affecting gambling regulation in Messina, but the reported account gives no details of the alleged breach.
Entain ends Coral Cup sponsorship at Cheltenham
Entain’s sponsorship withdrawal shows how higher operator taxes and the statutory levy can affect racing partnerships.
US prosecutors say investigation may cover more NBA betting games
Further investigation could bring additional games and participants into scrutiny over betting integrity.
Tennessee speaker intervened after lottery board moved to suspend Action 247
The reported oversight changes allowed Action 247 to keep operating after regulators moved to suspend it.
Churchill Downs challenges Maine law granting tribes exclusive iGaming rights
The challenge could affect whether commercial casinos can offer online gaming in Maine.
Austria's Supreme Court rejects player's loot-box gambling claim
The ruling provides a court assessment of whether loot boxes in a game meet Austria’s gambling test.
Russia’s Finance Ministry considers legalising online casinos
A legalisation proposal could change the rules for online casino operators if authorities take it forward.
DCMS consults on Gambling Commission funding in the UK
The consultation may affect the fees paid by gambling businesses to fund the UK regulator.
Belgium’s Council of State ruling halts new F2 betting licences for newsagents
Affected newsagents cannot obtain or renew the F2 licences needed to offer betting as a secondary activity.
Award
Brightstar wins Wisconsin Lottery contract with eight-year base term
The agreement gives Wisconsin Lottery a long-term OMNIA provider and includes app, terminal and vending upgrades.